* Any business can now use Skype's existing SIP-based PBX or unified communications systems
* Adds flexibility and scalability to distributed voice network architecture for a more centralized and cost-effective VoIP solution
* Feature enabled by IP Multimedia Subsystem architecture and Microsoft-supplied software
* Strata Messaging is sized and priced to address the needs of SMB users who also use Toshiba Strata CIX40 and CIX100 VoIP systems
* Includes IP applications designed to improve communication using 'federated presence' with IM, conferencing, video and mobility capabilities
* Plus Google acquires Gizmo5; Skype and eBay reach settlement
* Cable lengths, backup power and privacy are a few of the issues to keep in mind
* Provides wideband voice quality and the ability to simultaneously use other online applications
* Will use Net-Net OS-Enterprise session border controllers from Acme Packet for its Skype for SIP beta offering
* Would include consumer-centric VPNs with multiple service classes
